Persian Gulf Marine Life Threatened by War

The Persian Gulf's fragile marine ecosystem is under severe threat from the ongoing war involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. Since the conflict began in late February, over 300 environmental risk incidents, including attacks on oil tankers, have been recorded. Greenpeace has warned of an 'ecological ticking time bomb' with dozens of oil tankers trapped in the Persian Gulf. Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, has accused Israel of 'ecocide' due to strikes on Tehran fuel depots. Historical precedents, such as the 1991 Gulf War oil spill, demonstrate the long-term environmental devastation that can occur, affecting marine life, coastlines, and potentially disrupting global oil supplies.